A known explorer named Christopher Columbus landed on the shore of Bahamas on 12th October 1492. Although many controversies prevail regarding this, it is believed by many people that Columbus was the first of Europeans to discover the lands of North America. This day was celebrated unofficially in a number of states and cities in early 18th century. It was not until 1937 that this day was declared as a federal holiday. Since 1970 the…